Question 8 of 10What historical reality did both Harry S. Truman and George W. Bush face when they gave speeches to the American public?A.Sending troops to another countryB.Warning citizens about the threat of terrorismC.Requesting that people enlist in the military serviceD.Explaining America's vulnerability to surprise attacksSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 10Read this excerpt from a speech given by President Harry S. Truman shortly before sending troops to Korea:The Communists in the Kremlin are engaged in a monstrous conspiracy to stamp out freedom all over the world. If they were to succeed, the United States would be numbered among their principal victims.What feeling is Truman most likely trying to evoke in the audience?A.A threatened feelingB.A patriotic feelingC.An enthusiastic feelingD.A stubborn feelingSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 10What did the audiences of the two speeches given by FDR after the attack on Pearl Harbor have in common?A.Both audiences were angry with FDR for wanting to go to war.B.Both audiences were ignorant of the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan.C.Both audiences were uninformed about America's ability to fight a war.D.Both audiences were concerned with protecting personal freedoms.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The experience of those who lived through 9/11 needs to create which of the following outcomes, according to the author of the passage?ResponsesCitizens should not let their fear of another terror attack override the country’s ability to adhere to the civil liberties protections outlined in the Constitution.Citizens should not let their fear of another terror attack override the country’s ability to adhere to the civil liberties protections outlined in the Constitution.Citizens need to acknowledge that the 9/11 attack was a unique event and work to develop a new strategy to combat future terror attacks.Citizens need to acknowledge that the 9/11 attack was a unique event and work to develop a new strategy to combat future terror attacks.Citizens have to be willing to sacrifice some civil liberties in order to protect the country from future terroristic attacks.Citizens have to be willing to sacrifice some civil liberties in order to protect the country from future terroristic attacks.Citizens can rely on the government to develop plans to protect them in the event of a future attack on the United States.

Question 9 of 10What was the purpose of FDR's address to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor?A.To persuade them to declare warB.To explain why Japan attacked the United StatesC.To inform them of the military's conditionD.To share the story of Pearl Harbor's heroesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader:Today we are at war. The seriousness of this situation cannot be overstated. We are in danger, and events are uncertain. Recently the enemy has been prevailing, as evidenced by their victories last week. But I can assure you with the faith only an American can have that we will prevail. The world depends on us to provide inspiration to them, and we have never let them down.Based on the word choices in this excerpt, which of the following does the speaker most likely assume about his audience?A.They are unfamiliar with the events mentioned.B.They feel optimistic about the future.C.They are largely an American audience.D.They dispute his understanding of the nature of the events.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS